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February Love of My Life ChallengeDuration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Level:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Anastasia wrote: "February Love of My Life Challenge
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Level:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her..."
Enjoy the challenge!
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Level:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her..."
Enjoy the challenge!
February Love of My Life Challenge - COMPLETEDDuration: February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Challenge Level:
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Completed: 10/10
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character). Wildflower - Alecia Whitaker 2/13/24
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children. The Christmas Escape - Sarah Morgan 2/11/24
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.:
The Neighbor Favor - Kristina Forest 2/17/244. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.: The Cherry Cola Book Club - Ashton Lee 2/4/24
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.: Christmas by the Lighthouse - Rebecca Boxall 2/4/24
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).: Love the One You're With - Emily Giffin 2/3/24
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.: Fall of Ruin and Wrath - Jennifer L. Armentrout 2/10/24
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.: My Darling Bride - Ilsa Madden-Mills 2/14/24
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.: Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke 2/16/24
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.: Can You Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella 2/13/24
February Love of My Life Challenge

Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Levels: Let's be friends
Completed: 3/ 1-3
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2/8
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 (Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair)
2/12
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
2/13

Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Levels: Let's be friends
Completed: 3/ 1-3
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2/86. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 (Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair)
2/128. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
2/13
Caraina wrote: "February Love of My Life Challenge
Duration: February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Challenge Level:
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Completed: 0/10
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book wher..."
Enjoy the challenge!
Duration: February 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Challenge Level:
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Completed: 0/10
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book wher..."
Enjoy the challenge!
February Love of My Life ChallengeDuration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Level: Infatuation - 4 books
Progress: 10/4
√1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character). - Analyzing the Prescotts: A Novel - Dawn Reno Langley
√2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children. - An Unforgettable Pastime - Michael Anthony Vitale
√3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry. - Spirit Woman Legends and Lies (Spirit Woman Mystery Adventures, #2) - Elaine Faber
√4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day. 💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead. - Hammers and Homicide (Hometown Hardware Mystery, #1) - Paula Charles
√5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures. - Amethyst, The Shallows - Kellye Abernathy
√6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating). - Kitchen Heat: A Restaurantland Romance - Kathleen McFall, Clark Hays
√7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, SciFi romance, etc. - Of Ghosts & Broken Promises - Mark Lingane
√8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal. - The Nick Before Christmas : A Second-Chance Holiday Romance - K.L. Brady
√9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together. - Murder, She Wrote: Fit for Murder (Murder, She Wrote, #57) - Jessica Fletcher, Terrie Farley Moran
√10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more. - Venality - Vontae Jones
Karen wrote: "February Love of My Life Challenge
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Level: Infatuation - 4 books
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart ..."
Enjoy the challenge.
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Level: Infatuation - 4 books
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart ..."
Enjoy the challenge.
February ChallengeDuration: February 1-28, 2024
Read: 9
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Read a book from each numbered item on the list, or mix or match – your choice which items you do.
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
Ex Marks the Murder Liz Lamar 2/3/24
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
A Blizzard of Murder Maggie Benton 2/17/24
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
Emmie Lyn 2/1/244. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
Leprechauns and Larceny Lucinda Race 2/14/24
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
A Killer Romance Maggie Blackburn 2/4/24
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
Dipped in Murder Kathleen Suzette 2/12/24
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
Double Grudge Donuts Ginger Bolton 2/13/24
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
Killer Flowers PJ Peterson 2/15/24
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
The Last Word Gerri Lewis 2/12/24
Challenge LevelInfatuation - 4-6 books
Read a book from each numbered item on the list, or mix or match – your choice which items you do.
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
2/17/244. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
2/29/245. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
DNF'd now reading
2/24/246. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
2/27/24You can pick and post your books now or post as you go. Don't forget to tell what level you are aiming for!
These monthly challenges have been really fun. Duration: February 1-29, 2024
Challenge Levels:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
Infatuation - 4-6 books
Serious commitment -7-8 books
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Completed: 3
Level accomplished: Let's be friends
Read a book from each numbered item on the list, or mix or match – your choice which items you do.
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Sandra wrote: "These monthly challenges have been really fun.
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Levels:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
Infatuation - 4-6 books
Serious commitment -7-8 books
It's Amore – 9-1..."
I'm so glad you are enjoying them.
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Levels:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
Infatuation - 4-6 books
Serious commitment -7-8 books
It's Amore – 9-1..."
I'm so glad you are enjoying them.
February Love of My Life ChallengeDuration: 2/1/24 - 2/28/24
Level: Let's be friends (1-3 books)
Progress: 8 of 3
💟 1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave (2/5/24) ~ Hannah is heart broken after losing Owen
💟 2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting (2/29/24) ~ Vi's family
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
💟 4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
Aurora's End by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (2/20/24) ~ Scarlet is a redhead
💟 5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
A Cold Day for Murder by Dana Stabenow (2/6/24) ~ near river & lake, frozen
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
💟 7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
The House of Hades by Rick Riordan (2/19/24) ~ YA fantasy romance
💟 8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
Devotion by Ivy Smoak (2/17/24) ~ wedding & proposal
💟 9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (2/1/24) ~ Eragon & Arya (view spoiler)
💟 10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
Wurm War by Christopher Golden (2/11/24) ~ Timothy & Cassandra
FEBRUARY LOVE OF MY LIFE CHALLENEGEDuration: February 1-29
6/10 READ
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Read a book from each numbered item on the list, or mix or match – your choice which items you do.
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2/92. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
2/43. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
2/147. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
2/178. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
2/159. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
2/5
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
Sunny by Sukh Ojla 16/02/24
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 19/02/24
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.

1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗 Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week. 💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
***COMPLETED LATE 4/25/24**February Love of My Life Challenge
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Books Read: 10/10
**1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character)-Cerulean Sins-2/3/24
**2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children-The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle-2/10/24
**3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry-It Ends with Us-2/23/24
**4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead-Wrong Place Wrong Time-3/1/24
**5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures-One Italian Summer-4/25/24
**6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating)-Reflected in You-2/11/24
**7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.-The Fine Print-3/12/24
**8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal-TimeReaping in Deadwood-2/25/24
**9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together-The Assassin and the Desert-2/19/24
**10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more-Pageboy-2/1/24
Challenge levels:Let's be friends - 1-3 books
Infatuation - 4-6 books
Serious commitment -7-8 books
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Will try for 'let's be friends'.
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead:
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal:
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
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It's February – the month of love and romance, and we are going to be so very cliché.
Duration: February 1-28, 2024
Challenge Levels:
Let's be friends - 1-3 books
Infatuation - 4-6 books
Serious commitment -7-8 books
It's Amore – 9-10 books
Read a book from each numbered item on the list, or mix or match – your choice which items you do.
1. February is American Heart Month. 💗 Read a book where a character gets his or her heart broken (does not have to be a main character).
2. February is Parent Leadership Month. 💗 Read a book with a family, including parents and children.
3. February's birthstone is Amethyst. 💗 Read a book with a mainly purple cover OR read a book where someone is given jewelry.
4. February 1 is National Wear Read Day.💗 Read a book with a mainly red cover OR read a book where a character is a redhead.
5. February's astrological signs are Aquarius (Water Bearer) and Pisces (Fish). 💗 Read a book that takes place at or near water (river, beach, lake, etc.) OR read a book about mermaids or sea creatures.
6. February is Affair to Remember Month. 💗 Read a book in which one of the characters has an affair, contemplates an affair, or is accused of having an affair (cheating).
7. February is Creative Romance Month. 💗
Read a romance book outside of your usual genre. Some examples are historical romance, contemporary romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance, etc.
8. February is National Weddings Month. 💗 Read a book in which there is a wedding or wedding proposal.
9. The third week of February is International Flirting Week.💗 Read a book in which the characters flirt around, but never actually get together.
10. February 11 is Make a Friend Day. 💗 Read a book where a friendship leads to more.
You can pick and post your books now or post as you go. Don't forget to tell what level you are aiming for!
EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.
Remember don't start until February 1st! Happy reading!